The Up attraction rises skywards: its central mast is in place
Twelve metres tall, twenty-two tonnes and new details inspired by Up: Disneyland Paris reveals a tangible milestone in the construction of Wilderness Explorers Sky Swings.
The future attraction Wilderness Explorers Sky Swings, inspired by the Disney and Pixar film Up (Up), is beginning to take shape in the heart of Disney Adventure World. In an official publication dated 29 October 2026, Disneyland Paris confirms the installation of its central structure, a major technical milestone at the construction site on Adventure Way, opposite Raiponce Tangled Spin. This milestone does not mark the opening of the attraction: that is still announced for 2027, with no day or month specified. Consult the official sources.
A new construction milestone on 29 October 2026
The project has moved beyond foundations and surrounding buildings alone. After several months of preparation, the teams at Walt Disney Imagineering Paris have installed an essential component: the central column that will support the entire swing ride. According to Disney, it is 12 metres tall and weighs 22 tonnes. It now rises above Adventure Way, providing a clearer idea of the final scale of the installation.
This operation requires particular care. The components are substantial and the attraction also includes many intricate decorative elements that must be protected during assembly. Disney turns to Timothée Pons, attraction project engineer at Walt Disney Imagineering Paris, to explain this challenge of precision. The official publication states that assembly of the components is continuing; it does not present a finished ride ready to welcome visitors.
The initial announcement covered the name, theme and planned opening in 2027. The new information on 29 October concerns physical progress on site: the 12-metre, 22-tonne supporting column is in place, while work on the decorations and testing is still to come.
Hand-painted clouds, Russell, Dug and hundreds of balloons
The visual identity of Wilderness Explorers Sky Swings draws on the spirit of travel and discovery running through Up. Around the mast, the first themed elements are taking shape. Disneyland Paris describes hand-painted murals depicting blue skies and clouds, along with Russell and Dug rising into the air with colourful balloons.
The decoration will not be confined to the buildings. Beneath the ride’s canopy, hundreds of multicoloured balloons will be suspended, with visitors’ seats hanging below this structure. On the outside, 16 decorative panels will depict stylised clouds, a starry sky and golden accents. These are features described by Disney, not confirmation that every element was already installed by 29 October.
A nod to Carl and Ellie’s house
At the top of the roof, a golden ornament will depict the famous house belonging to Carl, carried aloft by balloons. This detail is designed to echo the attraction opposite: on the roof of Raiponce Tangled Spin, Pascal appears in silhouette. Disneyland Paris is continuing its approach of adding little storytelling details that visitors can spot as they stroll along Adventure Way.
What type of attraction will Wilderness Explorers Sky Swings be?
It will be a swing carousel, a family ride in which suspended seats gradually move away from the centre as it rotates. In its official presentation on 12 April 2026, Disney explained that the ride will accommodate 64 riders across 48 seats, with some seats designed for two people. The canopy above visitors will be able to tilt during the ride to enhance the sensation of flying.
The theme tells a new adventure with the Wilderness Explorers, the young explorers’ club to which Russell belongs in the film. The experience symbolically invites visitors to earn their “Aviation” badge. The announced design combines Art Nouveau lines, industrial touches, balloons and cloud motifs to extend the aesthetic of this part of Disney Adventure World.
Would you like to revisit the details of the attraction’s initial presentation? Read our first article on Wilderness Explorers Sky Swings and its announced 2027 opening. This feature focuses on the construction update revealed on 29 October, distinguishing the new information from the original announcement.
A queue designed as an adventure in Up
The queue will also form part of the experience. According to the official presentation in April 2026, it will be divided into four areas recalling memorable moments from the film. Objects and props from the story have been announced, including Carl’s childhood aviator helmet, his goggles and Ellie’s adventure book. A themed garden inspired by Up will complete the walking area around the attraction.
This approach positions Wilderness Explorers Sky Swings as part of the ongoing transformation of Disney Adventure World: the aim is to offer more than a simple ride, creating a coherent combination of scenery, music and references to Pixar films. For a broader look at the park’s development, also read our article on the award received by Disney Adventure World at the 2026 Parksmania Awards.
What remains to be built before the planned opening in 2027
The installation of the 22-tonne mast is spectacular, but it does not mean that construction is about to finish. Disneyland Paris says that several decorative elements for the queue are still being manufactured before being installed on site. The Imagineers must also carry out testing phases well before welcoming the first visitors. The announcement provides neither a detailed testing schedule nor an exact opening date.
For fans of Disney and Pixar merchandise, this news is not the announcement of a retail collection: no pin, bag, plush toy or exclusive item linked to this construction milestone was announced in the publication of 29 October. Enthusiasts can nevertheless browse the Disney collectibles available at Once Upon Magic, without assuming that official souvenirs dedicated to the future attraction exist.
FAQ: Wilderness Explorers Sky Swings at Disneyland Paris
When will Wilderness Explorers Sky Swings open?
Disneyland Paris has announced an opening in 2027. As of 29 October 2026, no exact opening date had been communicated in the official feature.
What has just been installed on the construction site?
The central load-bearing column of the swing carousel: it stands 12 metres tall and weighs 22 tonnes, according to Disneyland Paris on 29 October 2026.
Where will this Up-inspired attraction be located?
On Adventure Way, within Disney Adventure World, opposite the attraction Raiponce Tangled Spin.
How many visitors will be able to ride?
Disney has announced capacity for 64 riders across 48 seats, thanks in part to several double seats. This figure comes from the official presentation on 12 April 2026, rather than being newly announced on 29 October.
Is the attraction already finished or open to visitors?
No. Disney still refers to installing decorations, manufacturing queue elements and conducting technical tests before the announced 2027 opening.
Official sources and timeline
29 October 2026 — Disneyland Paris News: « The framework for the future Wilderness Explorers Sky Swings attraction has been installed! ». This publication confirms construction progress, the column’s dimensions, the decorations under way and the remaining steps.
12 April 2026 — Disneyland Paris News: « The new attraction inspired by Up will be named Wilderness Explorers Sky Swings! ». This earlier announcement sets out the planned ride operation, the number of seats and riders, the queue and the opening year. The dates of the two publications must not be confused with an opening date.